Matt Light: A Lifelong Patriot

19 Jan 2002: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots celebrates after the overtime win in t the AFC playoff game against the Oakland Raiders at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachuesetts. The Patriots came from behind to win 16-13 in overtime. Digital Image Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

New England Patriots Super Bowl XLVI Media Availability

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 01: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots answers questions from the press during a media availability session for Super Bowl XLVI at the University Place Conference Center & Hotel on February 1, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

San Diego Chargers v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots reacts against the San Diego Chargers in the first half at Gillette Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

2011 NFL Pro Bowl

HONOLULU - JANUARY 30: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots stands on the field during the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on January 30, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Chicago Bears

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 12: Julius Peppers #90 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on December 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 36-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Denver Broncos

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Offensive tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots prepares for pass protection against the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-17 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) 4Stephen Neal #61, Fred Taylor #21 and Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots celebrate after Taylor scores an 8-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate Matt Light after a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on September 14, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New York Giants v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots looks on before the game against the New York Giants on September 3, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Miami Dolphins

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 23: Offensive lineman Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after being ejected in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 48-28. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

2007 NFL Pro Bowl - AFC vs NFC - February 10, 2007

New England Patriots tackle Matt Light during the 2007 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2007. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Super Bowl XLII

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates a one-yard touchdown run with offensive tackle Matt Light #72 in the second quarter against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

AFC Championship: San Diego Chargers v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Tom Brady #12 and Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots celebrate after the Patriots 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

AFC Championship: San Diego Chargers v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Matt Light #72 and Pierre Woods #58 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins v New England Patriots

Matt Light (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 28: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots celebrates the win over the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium October 28, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 52-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

AFC Championship - New England Patriots v Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 21: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots reacts during the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts on January 21, 2007 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won the game 38-34. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 3: Offensive tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots gets in his stance against the Detroit Lions on December 3, 2006 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.The Patriots defeated the Lions 28-21. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Super Bowl XXXIX

JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots stands on the field during warm-ups prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 25: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots is carted off the field after being injured against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 25, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pats defeated the Steelers 23-20. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Super Bowl XXXIX

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 06: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lombardi trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

New York Jets v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 24: Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots watches John Abraham #94 of the New York Jets on October 24, 2004 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Bills v Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 27: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots strares down linebacker Takeo Spikes #51 of the Buffalo Bills during the game on December 27, 2003 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts in Landover, Maryland. The Patriots crushed the Bills 31-0. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)